Music Notes Rhythms

Which sentence uses the word jazz as a noun?

• Let’s jazz it up!

• I hate all that jazz.

• Last night, they went to a jazz concert.

• The jazz band played late.

Musicians lowered the notes in their songs to express __________.

• freedom

• sadness

• pride

• hope

Identify the sentence that correctly uses commas.

• The words rhythms, and tunes were changed to express their faith in their own way.

• The words, rhythms, and tunes, were changed to express their faith in their own way.

• The words, rhythms, and tunes were changed to express their faith in their own way.

• The words, rhythms, and tunes were changed, to express their faith in their own way.

When counting rhythms, the "and" part of the beat is known as the...

• andbeat

• upbeat

• otherbeat

• downbeat

Members of a band should strive to keep the beat

• crazy

• steady

• slow

• faster

Which is NOT a way to keep a beat steady while performing

• Tune out others

• Watch the director

• Quietly tap your toe along with the director

• Use a metronome to practice

How is a metronome helpful to a musician

• It isn't helpful

• It counts the notes on the page

• It keeps a steady beat

• It helps you tune the instrument

When counting rhythms, the downbeat happens on...

• it doesn't

• the "and" of each beat

• 1, 2, 3, or 4

• when you drop your drum

List the letters of the music alphabet. Hint: type a comma between each letter

Based on the text, what are the three sections of a swing band?

• reed

• string

• rhythm

• brass